AWARD
A -- Image Based Terminal Guidance
- Notice Date
- 8/12/2014
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- ACC - New Jersey, Center for Contracting and Commerce, Building 10 Phipps RD, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000
- ZIP Code
- 07806-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W15QKN-14-C-0048
- Archive Date
- 9/11/2014
- Point of Contact
- Margaret B. Reed, 973-724-3273
- E-Mail Address
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ACC - New Jersey
(margaret.b.reed.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Award Number
- W15QKN-14-C-0048
- Award Date
- 8/5/2014
- Awardee
- CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC., THE (066587478) <br> 555 TECHNOLOGY SQ <br> CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3539
- Award Amount
- $2,776,601.00
- Line Number
- 0001
- Description
- This contract action was not awarded as a fixed price type because uncertainties involved in contract performance did not permit costs to be estimated with sufficient accuracy to use any type of fixed price contract. As such, a cost-reimbursement type action was awarded (FAR 16.301-2). PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT Image Based Terminal Guidance Engineering in Support of Affordable Precision Technologies Program Background: The ARDEC Affordable Precision Technologies IPT is working to develop a means of precision guidance in GPS denied environments. The IPT is tasking the contractor to aid in the development of the underlying technologies needed in order for the USG to integrate them into a full guidance and navigation system. Base Year: The requested role of the contractor is to lead the parallel path of developing sets of algorithms for visual guidance to augment the ARDEC efforts in this same area. As part of this algorithm development the contractor would provide input to the system requirements from an optics, modality, processing and power standpoint in order for the ARDEC\Contractor team to generate an optimal hardware solution for executing Contractor algorithms. Ultimately the ARDEC/Contractor team would develop final firmware for implementation onto the guidance processor. USG Data Rights for any algorithm jointly developed under these funded efforts is critical for this partnership. Option I: Option II will focus on expanding the capabilities developed in Option 1 and add in the capability to the optics requirements to be able to identify a 1064nm wavelength laser spot using a visible / near IR spectrum imager. The imager will be able to continue to meet all of the performance capabilities generated under Option I's efforts as well as bring in this capability. The work performed will be on both the optics hardware capable of picking up the 1064 nm wavelength laser signal as well as on the processing software necessary to distinguish this signal from background noise. Option II: Option II will focus on ensuring the shock survivability of the optics hardware. For gun applications, shock survivability is a key function and the optical systems are typically a risk area in this regard. The work performed in this option would be focused on development, analysis and testing of the optics to ensure their shock survivability while still meeting the performance requirements outlined in Option 1 1.Objective: The objective of this effort is to develop image processing algorithms in order to conduct image correlation on board of an indirect fire munition. This objective will be achieved by the following primary objective: 1.1.Base Year 1)IBTG Requirements Generation a) Review ARDEC proposed architectures. b)Baseline the performance using existing Draper image processing algorithms against ARDEC's needs as determined during the trade studies. i)Generate predicted positional error verses slant range as a function of focal plane array size for the imager selected c)Provide input to the system requirements for optics, modality, processing and power. i)Field of View of the optics shall be capable of seeing 30 degrees wide ii)The modalities shall be capable of functioning in day and night 2)Image Based Terminal Guidance Algorithm Development a)Develop terminal guidance algorithms for geo-registration and terminal engagement i)Algorithm shall be able to provide positional accuracies to within 10m of actual aim point ii)Algorithm shall be capable of providing positional accuracies out to slant ranges of 1100m b)Develop sets of algorithms including inter-modal feature matching for visual based terminal guidance. i)The contractor shall develop processing algorithms capable of using the reference imagery in the visible spectrum regardless of the modality of the optics used. c)Support ARDEC in the development of the final firmware for implementation onto the mission computer. i)The contractor shall provide the functioning processing algorithm developed in a simulation environment capable of executing on a single DSP. d)Provide USG Data Rights for any algorithm jointly developed under these funded efforts. 3)Imaging Sensor Characterization a)Design and conduct data collection experiments to provide application-relevant imagery input to HIL testing b)Aid in the design and field testing of sensors and algorithms. i)The contractor shall conduct static imagery analysis with optics and image process algorithm to validate functionality. Functionality will be measured by the meeting of the metrics identified in items Option I items 1 & 2 as defined above. 4)Modeling & Simulation a)Develop an M&S environment for virtually assessing algorithm performance The contractor shall provide an image processing algorithm capable of functioning in a C executable environment in order for the USG to evaluate performance in a simulation environment. Period of Performance for the Base Year will be for twelve (12) months from date of contract award. Additional options will exist for further development work in the following two areas. The execution and continuation of this work will be dependent on the outcome and successfulness of the Base Year. Option 1 and Option 2 could be executed independently or concurrently, again dependent on the outcome of the Base Year. 1.2.Option I,: Develop a means of implementing a 1064nm Semi-Active Laser guidance capability using commercially available CMOS imagers 1.2.1.A visibal spectrum / near IR focal plane array imager will be developed that is capable of identifying an IR designation single being transmitted in the 1064nm wavelength at 1mW power incident. 1.2.1.1.The imager will be able to identify this laser spot at a range of 3000m regardless of weather conditions 1.2.2.Processing software necessary to distinguish this IR spot from background clutter will be developed. 1.2.3.The imager total size shall be less than 2 inches in diameter and 4 inches in height. 1.2.4.The total weight of the imager shall remain below 2 lbs The period of performance for Option I will be twelve (12) months from the completion date of the Base Year under this contract. 1.3.Option II: Development of a high G survivable imager hardware package capable of meeting the performance requirements developed under Option 1. 1.3.1.The imager hardware shall be capable of surviving a 17,500 G axial shock environment 1.3.2.The imager total size shall be less than 2 inches in diameter and 4 inches in height. 1.3.3.The total weight of the imager shall remain below 2 lbs. The period of performance for Option II will be twelve (12) months from the completion date of Option I. 2. Description of Deliverables: Contractor shall aid the government team in developing the optics and algorithms necessary for navigation purposes. The deliverables which will achieve such are as follows: Base Year: 2.1.Optics hardware performance requirements 2.2.Executable Guidance Algorithm in a MATLAB simulation environment for Image based Terminal Guidance 2.3.Simulation software capable of virtually assessing image processing algorithms for navigation purposes. OPTION I: 2.4.TDP containing all mechanical drawings, part specifications and assembly procedures for the imager capable of meeting performance requirements identified in Option I. 2.5.Processing software for distinguishing laser designator spot as detailed in section 1.2.2. OPTION II: 2.6.TDP containing all mechanical drawings, part specifications and assembly procedures for the imager capable of meeting performance requirements identified in Option II 3.Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL1423) The following data shall be delivered in accordance with the basic SOW, (DD Form 1423): 3.1.Data Item A001: Optics hardware performance requirements 3.2.Data Item A002: Executable Guidance Algorithm in a MATLAB simulation environment for Image based Terminal Guidance 3.3.Data Item A003 Simulation software capable of virtually assessing image processing algorithms for navigation purposes 3.4.Data Item A004: Close out report of algorithm development, functionality and associated simulation environment 3.5.Data Item A005: TDP containing all mechanical drawings, part specifications and assembly procedures for the imager capable of meeting performance requirements identified in Option I 3.6.Data Item A006: Software for distinguishing laser designator spot 3.7.Data Item A007: TDP containing all mechanical drawings, part specifications and assembly procedures for the imager capable of meeting performance requirements identified in Option II 3.8.Data Item A008: Accident / Incident Report 3.9.Data Item A009: Bi-Weekly teleconference & status report 3.10.Data Item A010: Contract Summary Report (Final Report) 4.Qualification Requirements: Contractor will provide qualified Engineers/Scientist whose credentials (to be reviewed by PCO representative) clearly demonstrate skills sets attributable to the specific needs indentified in paragraph 3. Contractor Engineer/Scientists will be required to travel to Picatinny in order to participate in design reviews, set -up and execution of test events. 5.PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE, WORK DAYS, AND TRAVEL 5.1.Base Year: 5.1.1.Place of Performance: 5.1.2.10%: Picatinny Arsenal 5.1.3.90%: Off-site 5.1.4. Contractor Location: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. Cambridge, MA 5.1.5.Period of Performance: 12 Months after award 5.1.6.Travel: No. of TripsNo. of Meeting Days/ TripNo. of People/TripDestination 434Picatinny Arsenal 5.2.Option I: 5.2.1.Place of Performance: 5.2.2.20%: Picatinny Arsenal 5.2.3.80%: Off-site 5.2.4. Contractor Location: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. Cambridge, MA 5.2.5.Period of Performance: 12 Months after award of Option I 5.2.6.Travel: No. of TripsNo. of Meeting Days/ TripNo. of People/TripDestination 643Picatinny Arsenal 5.3.Option II 5.3.1.Place of Performance: 5.3.2.20%: Picatinny Arsenal 5.3.3.80%: Off-site 5.3.4. Contractor Location: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. Cambridge, MA 5.3.5.Period of Performance: 12 Months after award of Option II 5.3.6.Travel: No. of TripsNo. of Meeting Days/ TripNo. of People/TripDestination 643Picatinny Arsenal 6. Restrictions & Special Requirements: There are no known existing or potential conflicts of interest associated with this task. Any work performed at a government site during the period of performance will be conducted under the jurisdiction and protection of the government agency's occupational health, safety, emergency management and notification, and environmental management and surveillance programs. 7. Data Rights & Delivery: The U.S. Government shall have unlimited data usage rights (DI-SESS-81000D) for all image processing algorithms developed, auxiliary data and hardware developed by the Contractor under this task. Upon completion of this effort all data, documents, drawings, and metal parts generated during this effort shall be delivered to the site designated by the Government. Delivery information shall be provided by: Chris Stout (Christopher.g.stout2.civ@mail.mil) 7.1All Controlled Unclassified Information (Documents designated as FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY and/or LIMITED DISTRIBUTION) shall be submitted and electronically transmitted by a controlled means via USPS mail, AMRDEC SAFE website (https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/) and/or an approved application that is Certified for Networthiness such as the Encryption Wizard. 8. SECURITY: The security classification level for this effort is UNCLASSIFIED. 8.1For Official Use Only Information (FOUO) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): The Contractor shall be capable of accessing, handling, receiving, and storing UNCLASSIFIED documents, equipment, hardware, and test items, using the applicable standards of FOUO information. All Controlled Unclassified Information (documents designated as FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY and/or LIMITED DISTRIBUTION) shall be submitted by a controlled means using USPS mail, AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) website (https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/) and/or Encryption Wizard.spi.dod.mil. 8.2 OPSEC- The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the ARDEC OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan will specify the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure that this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1. Please email SOP/Plan to ARDEC OPSEC POC e-mail: usarmy.pica.ardec.mbx.ardec-opsec@mail.mil for review and approval. 8.3 Per AR 530-1 Operations Security new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. 8.4Technology Protection: For contracts that require access to potential Critical Program Information (PCPI)/ Critical Program Information (CPI): The contractor shall comply with the associated Interim Program Protection Plan (IPPP)/ Program Protection Plan (PPP)/ or Technology Protection Plan (TPP). The contractor shall comply with DOD, DA, and AMC technology protection requirements in DODI 5200.39, AR 70-1, DA PAM 70-3, and AMC-R-380-13. 9. Release of Information. The Contractor shall not release any information to any person, Government agency, or contractor concerning the effort under this contract without approval from Contract Officer. 10. Contractor Management Reporting (CMR) 9.1 The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. 9.2 The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://Contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The required information includes: 9.2.1 (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or also known as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); 9.2.2 (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; 9.2.3 (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; 9.2.4 (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; 9.2.5 (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); 9.2.6 (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); 9.2.7 (7) Total payments (including sub-Contractors); 9.2.8 (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); 9.2.9 (9) Estimated data collection cost; 9.2.10 (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); 9.2.11 (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); 9.2.12 (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and 9.2.13 (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). 9.3 As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. 9.4 Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor's system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website. 9.5 The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for ARDEC FCS&T Directorate via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data field using the following web address: Http://www.ecmra.mil/ 9.6 Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs from October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: http:/www.ecmra.mil/
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